Careers

Job Description:

• WWOC offers guided raft trips on the Hudson and Sacandaga River.
• The Hudson River Gorge trip is 17 miles and runs every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from Mid April to Columbus Day weekend. Trips go out once a day. Staff arrive at 8:00 am and the day ends around 4:00.
• To Guide on the Hudson River Gorge you must train with a NYS approved outfitter and obtain a NYS license to guide.
• Requirments are: Certified in CPR and 1st Aid, take at least 5 trips down the river with WWOC, take 2 written NYS exams and recieve a letter from WWOC stating the applicant has the training and ability to guide.
• Guides can expect 4 days a week guiding on the Hudson.
• The Sacandaga River trip runs from              Memorial day to Labor Day.  Trips run daily at 10, 12 and 2.  The trip is 3.5 miles long and takes about 1.5 hours.
• Sacandaga Guide Requirements: Certified in CPR and 1st aid, show proof of skill in safely guiding a raft down the river.
• Sacandaga Guides can expect 4-5 days of work a week.
• It is possible to guide on both The Hudson and Sacandaga Rivers
• All guides will be responsible to provide personal PFD, paddle,throwbag, whistle and knife. WWOC will help to purchase gear at Pro Level pricing.
• WWOC offers training for both Rivers.
• All applicants will be expected to team assist organizing and loading all equipment needed.  
• Must have good people skills and enjoy working with others.

Job Description:

• Safely transporting company staff as well as various products and materials to and from specified locations in a timely manner.
• Assisting with the loading and offloading of staff luggage, products, and materials.
• Adjusting travel routes to avoid traffic congestion or road construction.
• Promptly informing the company of any tickets issued against the company vehicle during work hours.
• Ensuring that the company vehicle is always parked in areas that permit parking in order to avoid towing.
• Keeping the company vehicle clean and properly maintained by performing regular washing, cleaning and vehicle maintenance.
• Providing accurate time records of the company vehicle’s coming and goings.
• Reporting any accidents, injuries, and vehicle damage to management.

Job Description:

• Handling incoming calls and other communications.
• Managing filing system.
• Recording information as needed.
• Greeting clients and visitors as needed.
• Updating paperwork, maintaining documents, and word processing.
• Helping organize and maintain office common areas.
• Performing general office clerk duties and errands.
• Organizing trips by booking accommodation and reservation needs as required.
• Coordinating events as necessary.
• Maintaining office equipment as needed.
• Aiding with client reception as needed.
• Creating, maintaining, and entering information into system.